Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Illinois Beach State Park

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection

Indoor pool
View from property
Lobby
View from property
Gazebo
Overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan, Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection offers a family-friendly retreat with an arcade/game room and a private beach. Relax on the garden terrace or indulge in spa treatments like massages and aromatherapy at Illinois Beach Resort Fi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden

Similar properties

Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!

About the neighborhood

Map
One Lake Front Dr., Zion, IL, 60099

What's nearby

  • Illinois Beach State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Waukegan Harbor - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Gurnee Mills - 20 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 22 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 44 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 55 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 62 min drive
  • Zion Station - 19 min drive
  • Winthrop Harbor Station - 23 min drive
  • Waukegan Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection

Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection offers a private beach where you can practice yoga or play volleyball, plus you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan. The indoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body treatments, and aromatherapy. Offering a beachfront location, Lakeside Restaurant serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a hot tub, and a sauna.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 92 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Children

    • Up to 3 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach yoga
  • Beach volleyball
  • Ecotours
  • Mountain biking
  • Kayaking
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Windsurfing
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (15005 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 1956
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Video-game console
  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Illinois Beach Resort Fi. Services include massages and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Lakeside Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 4.95 to 15.95 for adults, and USD 4.95 to 9.95 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Illinois Beach
Illinois Beach Resort
Illinois Beach Hotel Zion
Illinois Beach Resort And Conference Center Zion
Illinois Beach Resort Conf. Center BW Premier Collection Zion
Illinois Beach Hotel Conference Center BW Premier Collection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection?

Yes, there's free extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but The Temporary by American Place (19-min drive) and American Place Casino (20-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy onsite recreation like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and return when the snow melts for kayaking and mountain biking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection also has a private beach, an indoor pool, and a sauna, as well as an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection?

Yes, Lakeside Restaurant offers alfresco dining and American cuisine.

What's the area around Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection like?

Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection is located a short 3-minute walk from Lake Michigan.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Illinois Beach Hotel & Conference Center, BW Premier Collection Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great View and location, bad everything else.

Our stay was pretty good, except there was dead ladybugs all over the balcony and inside the door. The wifi was terrible, .8 of a megabyte was the highest we saw. The room had damage to furniture and was, the closet door was just hanging with a broken track. The pool had someone's wig hair chunks floating in it and some food that wasn't cleaned up. There would be water hoses in the pool and in the jacuzzi left on the it would over fill the jacuzzi and it was ice cold and same with the pool. During that time the pool was not enjoyable to swim due to how cold it was. we had to notify staff multiple times that they forgot the hose on and they would apologize and turn it off but then we would have to wait around 6 hours for it to heat up to bearable temperatures to even swim which would only allow us about an hour or 2 of swim time before the pool closed.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice family friendly resort

The lobby area was beautiful. My room view was amazing. The room was newer (fixtures) but cleaning was minimal. Basic surfaces had not been wiped down at all or well. The pool area was nice and very spacious. The hot tub was also nice. I did not observe any staff cleaning these areas though. Nice place for a family, would stay here again just come with clorax wipes and water shoes.
Jlaine, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Almost Perfect

It was fine no issue. It would be great if they kepr restaurant menus on site.
CREDELL, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We chose this place for a romantic overnight. Unfortunately, the room that we chose was an adjoining room with a chatty kid next door. We were very happy that the concierge accommodated our request for a room change. Once that was settled, we enjoyed the clean room and woke up to an amazing view of the sunrise over Lake Michigan.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location

Excellent location and facilities. Looking forward to return when things open up. Best pool. Need larger, more powerful whirlpool.
Dennis, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Check out bias

Check out is at 11 and if you ask for late check out the same morning you get an extra 30 min. If you kiss their ass the day before they give you til 3pm. They’ll say the best they can do is 11:30am and that is just a lie
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

its so beautiful and peaceful, the people make feel welcome. I would definitely be returning here!
DG, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice overnight stay.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is always so friendly n professional. Always enjoy staying there. Very clean rooms and the view of the Lake is amazing.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were spacious and comfy. Loved the scenery and hotel is beautiful. Loved the huge pool and nice hot tub!
Devney, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Beautiful Property - One Negative

Property was beautiful. Staff courteous and helpful. We were not able to take advantage of a lake view room (pet friendly rooms were park view). Lobby cozy with a great view. I'd like to come back in more temperate weather when I have time to take advantage of the grounds and hiking areas. Room was clean. Pool was huge. One and only complaint was the shower. Extremely low pressure provided what felt like a dribble of less than hot water. Paired with a slow drain, this made for a suboptimal visit after arriving late in the day. I could have contacted the desk for the drain issue, but the water pressure and temperature were not something that could be immediately addressed. I'll admit I'm overly critical of this issue, but on a short stay, it is a big part of the time spent. Hopefully all the rooms are not similarly affected. The setting and property is worth a second try.
Kristen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience!

The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hotel did a great job with following the Covid guidelines. The beach trails were amazing! Will definitely come back!
Christina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent!
IGOR, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in a partial lake view room, but it was a great view for us! Great relaxing time to walk on the beach and hiking paths. We had a blast and will return.
Audrey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was wonderful to wake up and walk to the lake. The resort is clean and modern.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a beautiful little gem. Gorgeous views, nice staff, the decor was a bit of a throwback, but still nice. The hot tub was dated and very small but it had a nice, big pool. The hotel abided by the COVID rules, masks in common areas and hand sanitizer everywhere. The private beach access was nice, make sure you have a parking pass or your car will be towed. Looking forward to more normal times when we can utilize all of the state park activities. There was some construction because they were repairing damage from a flood earlier in the year. It didn’t effect our stay but I’m curious to see what it looks like when they are done.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun for the Whole Family

This was our first stay and Illinois Beach Hotel was great! The staff (at the front desk and restaurant) are all friendly and quite helpful. The food at the restaurant is really good and fairly priced. It's a beautiful location right on the lake in the midst of a large state park with plenty to explore. The rooms are clean and spacious with nice views of its surroundings. We reserved a room with 2 queen beds, but they were quite cozy and felt more like a full than a queen. The hotel is recovering from lock down due to COVID-19 and flooding from last spring, but seem to be managing despite these obstacles. The indoor pool is large and pleasant, and most importantly the kids really loved it. There is much to do if you bring the right equipment with you (beach toys, kayaks, bikes, etc). Organized activities (by the resort) for the kids would really take this place up a notch. Additionally, nightly fires would be terrific especially since the pits are already in place. We inquired but were told there is an additional (large) fee to have a fire. I don't know if they offered these things before COVID and plan to again, but either way we will definitely be back. I look forward to our next stay!
shannon, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very Disappointed.

Disappointing. Beds are so hard thought the mattress/box spring were reversed at first. Books 2 Queen beds, got 2 Doubles. Booked Lake View (view was of roof and AC/equipment). At best this was 'obstructed/partial lake view' (and that's being generous). No Spacing in room assignment...neighbors both sides, when there should be plenty of space to allow separation. very loud (thin walls). at 1am other groups in hall running around/between rooms/slamming doors/etc. Beach is only for sitting...the facility has high retaining wall so no access to water from beach in the publicity photos. Lots of flies around due to the swampy/mucky area surrounding the hotel. Some areas of hotel grounds appear to be old damage and closed off, accumulating debris and looks like abandoned buildings/frames/structures. Broken signs hidden in bushes around the abandoned area said something like "Warning. Asbestos in Sand/Water"...is this old and unneeded or being hidden? All entrances locked except for main lobby (facing away from beach/water). Front desk said you have to walk out the main steps and a around the building, can't access beach/water from the sides of the hotel facing same. We stayed here instead of our planned visit to Simmons Island in Kenosha due to protests. Should have gone on to Kenosha after all.
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Dissapointed

Arrived to check in and room wasnt available. I was told rooms might be available in a hour or so and was asked for my phone number and i was told they would call me. 5hrs went by and no call. But when i get to the desk, everybody else is chrcking in no problem. Restaurant waitress seemed high. Couldnt remember anything. She was taking our food to other tables and took forever to bring us the check and even longet to come get it. It wasnt even busy. The location of the hotel is great but everything else was crappy.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Front desk staff were wonderfully accommodating. The restaurant staff were hustling both days we were there. It’s a beautiful property
DL, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect!

Every single time I come here to stay, i oove it more and more! And I will keep on company! The remodeling and the upgrade of the rooms perfect! Absolutely perfect! I love it! I received an unexpected room upgrade... So awesome! Thank you!
Shawntel, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Couldn’t connect to WiFi the entire 2 days I was there. Also the land line phone in the room didn’t work and I couldn’t call the front desk. I walked down to let them know about the WiFi and the phone and the front clerk didn’t seem like she cared too much and did nothing.
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay . Clean rooms . Friendly staff . Just be aware of the car pass so that your car wont get towed !
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice staff but hotel was run down. Pool was decent.
3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Never got fresh towels, said the WiFi had been acting up all day, in room phone didn’t work , room service was trash! Never again
1-night trip